France's consumer confidence indicator fell slightly in February

According to the report from Insee, in February 2021, households’ confidence in the economic situation has been almost stable. At 91, the synthetic index has lost one point and remains below its long-term average (100).

In February, the share of households considering it is a suitable time to make major purchases has been stable. The corresponding balance remains below its long-term average.

The households’ opinion balance related to their past financial situation has increased slightly. It has gained one point and remains above its long-term average.

The households’ opinion balance related to their future financial situation has been stable, below its long-term average.

In February, households’ opinion balance related to their future saving capacity has gained three points. Households’ opinion balance related to their current saving capacity has been stable. Both balances are at their highest level ever.

Households' fears about unemployment trend have increased again in February. The corresponding balance has gained three points and approaches its June 2009 historical level.

In February, households considering that prices will be on the rise during the next twelve months have been a bit less numerous than in January: the corresponding balance has lost one point but remains above its long-term average.

In contrast, the share of households considering that prices were on the rise during the past twelve months has increased slightly. The corresponding balance has gained one point staying well below its long-term average.